The team at Cowsmopolitan extends our deepest condolences to the family of John Greiwe.
John H. Greiwe, 73, loving husband, father, and friend, was born in Sidney, Ohio on June 1, 1950 and entered eternal life in Troy, Ohio at Upper Valley Hospice May 8, 2024. He was the son of the late Donald Greiwe and Clara (Westerbeck) Greiwe. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 53 years Donna Sue (Knoop) Greiwe; brother James (Diane) Greiwe of Georgia and sister Ann (Dennis) Nelson of New Bremen; son Jeromy (Season) Greiwe of Quincy, Ohio and daughter Gretchen (Jason) Hageman of Sidney, Ohio.
John’s grandchildren Trevor (finance Krista Skaggs) Greiwe of Sidney, Ohio; Lane Greiwe and Blake Greiwe of Quincy, Ohio; Grace (Garrett) Vondenhuevel; Garrett Hageman and Meredith Hageman of Sidney, Ohio; Great Grandson Garth Vondenhuevel.
John graduated from New Bremen High School in 1968. John enlisted in the United States Navy in May 1969 thru December 1970. The Commanding Officer of the United States Ship PROCYON recognized John with a citation “For outstanding performance of duty while attached to and serving in USS PROCYON (AF-61) as a Communications Watch Stander from 18 January to 17 June 1970 in direct support of combat operations against the enemy. Seaman GREIWE demonstrated dedication and abilities far exceeding the expectations of similar personnel of equal time in service and rate. Seamen GREIWE’s cheerful, efficient, and professional sense of duty contributed significantly and directly to the successful accomplishment of his ship’s mission and to the United States’ effort in the Republic of Vietnam and Cambodia.” Signed by his Captain J.B. Allred United States Navy.
When John returned home from the Navy he was employed with Ohio Department Transportation for ten years, shortly after his return he married Donna Sue March 6, 1971. Their dream of life together was to farm the land and own registered Ayrshires and Jerseys. They did just that exhibiting their cattle at county, district, state and national shows. They are quite proud of their accomplishments. He won several champions and All Americans and Reserve All Americans over the years along with many premier exhibitor and breeder awards. John was quite proud of being the Ohio Dairy Incentive coordinator of the Ohio Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. A program that gave all 4-H and FFA exhibitors that participated in the dairy show at the Ohio State Fair $100.00 each.
John served as a Perry Township Trustee for 24 years. He was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Honor Guard. A member and Past Master of Stokes #305 Masonic Lodge, 32 Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Shelby County Antioch Shrine Club, Ayrshire Breeders Association, American Jersey Breeders Association, past president Ohio Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, Ohio Jersey Breeder Association, National Dairy Shrine, 2015 recipient of the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, Kentucky Colonel from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and a member of the Sidney First Methodist Church in Sidney, Ohio.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home with Pastor Kris Geise officiating. Burial to follow at Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco, OH. Visitation will be on Monday from 5 to 8 PM during which a Masonic Service will be held at 7:45 PM. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cromesfh.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Stokes Lodge #305 of Port Jefferson and the Dairy Incentive program of the Ohio State Fair.